VRE: No impact expected for Monday a.m. service related to Saturday’s derailment.
Updated: CSX freight train derails in downtown Fredericksburg
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Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Annual basketball tournament and community celebration in Mayfield drew more than 1,500 people.
Travel delays expected due to Falmouth Bridge lane closures
Crews are continuing bridge inspection work to gather information for a future project.
Peace in Da Paint courts area youth with basketball, opportunities
Annual event held in Mayfield will feature basketball tournaments, prize giveaways.
JM to hold a ‘Commonwealth Conversation’ on schools and cellphones
Discussion held by state Department of Education planned for July 30.
IT glitch caused delays in flights, business operations across Commonwealth
Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked the public to be patient amid delays as officials work to resolve the problems.
Executive dysfunction the subject of FTE’s witty bit of political theater
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble brings Beltway drama to the ‘Burg with ‘POTUS.’
Learning Lane to be closed for two months for stormwater pipe repairs
The city will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 31 in the Lafayette Elementary School cafeteria to discuss the impact of the repairs.
Press Rewind, July 14-20
Editor’s note: We’re in the news business here at the Fredericksburg Free Press, and as such, strive not to miss any stories of import to our community. But we also know that our readers are busy people whose lives don’t revolve around our daily 5 a.m. newsletter (as...
Referendum on funding for new elementary school will appear on ballot in King George
Both bodies approved resolutions supporting the referendum during separate meetings this week.
Fredericksburg City crime report, July 10-16
Threatening text messages and missing hubcaps.
Stafford County crime report, July 10-16
Repeat offender hits multiple ABC stores.
Mary Washington Hospital among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-25
Annual list takes into account high performance in adult procedures and conditions.
After years of planning, supporters hope Jeremiah Community has found its home
On July 10, the Fredericksburg Planning Commission held a public hearing on the supportive housing development, which is proposed for 31.7 acres in the Bragg Hill area.
City, UMW unveil on-campus stops for U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The five on-campus stops highlight local figures that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Family of missing area man seeks public’s help in locating him
Jonathan Mark Corey, 32, is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds with tattoos of lions on his chest, a spider web on his shoulder and a skull and ship on his arm.
Cooling centers in short supply across Fredericksburg region
The state offers relief to qualifying households for cooling expenses through the Department of Social Services.
Grants help produce another option for those experiencing food scarcity
SERVE expands access to fresh food for those in need through market, mobile pantry.
Mary Washington Healthcare welcomes providers from Elite Women’s Health
Many of the providers from Elite Women’s Health Inc. will join Mary Washington Healthcare effective Monday.
No skating around it: To keep rolling, local derby team needs a new home
Fredericksburg Roller Derby is on the hunt for new venue due to work being done on indoor surface at Fredericksburg Field House.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
